It's been kept on the board for sentimental reasons since Jerry Mead's untimely passing at 61 in 2000. Jerry was one of the instigators behind the board. I never met him, and he was gone within a few months of my joining in June 1999, but have respected his writing and opinions regarding the wine business (and political attempts to control it). He was known as the Curmudgeon (or "Curmy") for his zero tolerance of pretentiousness. He was one of the Good Guys.

Went to Siegel's web site, he's no Wine Curmudgeon. I miss Jerry - we can't retire him - he still lives as long as anyone calls a pink wine a blush wine if for no other reason. There are many other reasons, but I just picked one from about 35 years ago.

Well it seems the Curmy imposter is hard to reach. I tried E-ing him on his post and also individually to his posted E address and they both cam back as undeliverable.Hard to yank a chain when it's attached to a puff of smoke. WW